This paper is inspired by Joyce¡¯s remarks on the last episode of Ulysses, where he aims to depict an earth that is both ¡°prehuman and presumably posthuman.¡± While some critics interpret Molly, in the last chapter as ¡°primordial matter¡± or a ¡°body without organs,¡± my focus is on the posthuman aspect, which is closely related to the prehuman. I argue that Joyce¡¯s portrayal of the posthuman aligns with a critique of liberal humanism, as he examines anthropocentrism through the lens of an extramarital affair within the patriarchy. Using Deleuze¡¯s concept of ¡°becoming-woman,¡± I explore how Bloom¡¯s transformation into a ¡°womanly man¡± connects with the broader themes of the Anthropocene. The analysis reveals that Bloom completes the process of becoming-woman by seeking forgiveness from Molly in a realm where reality and fantasy blur. Molly, already embodying posthuman traits, affirms Bloom¡¯s transformation by saying, ¡°yes I said yes I will Yes,¡± leading to their alliance in a new assemblage distinct from traditional Adam and Eve imagery. Ultimately, Molly illustrates a posthuman earth by erasing existing human knowledge. |